Question

Bobby is a self-employed taxpayer reporting his business income on Schedule C (Form 1040 or 1040-SR). Identity thieves gained access to his business checking account and stole $10,000. After completing Form 4684, Casualties and Thefts, where does Bobby report this on his tax return?
Schedule C (Form 1040 or 1040-SR), line 2.
Bobby cannot deduct the loss.
Form 4797, line 14.
Schedule A (Form 1040 or 1040-SR), line 16.

Answer 1

Answer:

Bobby cannot deduct the loss

Explanation:

Bobby cannot claim deductions for theft on his property because from 2018 to 2025 they are not allowed as itemized deductions unless they are federally declared disasters in which case he would still need to have to complete the form 4684 and use the form 1040 schedule A to report his claims